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12.31.2013

Happy New Year!

And so it's time to reflect on another year that has come to a close with alarming speed!

2013 started off with breast cancer and a fourth surgery. It was
determined that the lumpectomies and tissue excision was not working and the situation could not be saved. Thankfully my lymph nodes were clear and
I did not require chemotherapy or radiation, I felt so very lucky
about that! I underwent a double mastectomy with immediate
reconstruction in a five and a half hour operation. The recovery was estimated at twelve to sixteen weeks but really it has taken me almost the whole year to
feel like myself again. I had a little complication that required
another surgery in February and a lot of trouble with my shoulders as a result of
trauma to the general area, but weekly physiotherapy has helped me
tremendously. Then just when I was gleefully preparing to say good-bye to 2013 which has been the most
difficult year of my life (next to 2011 when I lost my brother), and looking forward to my birthday
and Christmas, things got worse. My beloved father died quite
unexpectedly at the beginning of December. My family is bereft beyond description. We are fortunate however to have each other, so many people are alone this time of year and I could not imagine coping with this kind of loss by myself. Our Christmas was subdued but we were together and the bonds of love kept us going. It is with a heavy heart that I ring in the new year but I would like to wish all my cat blogging friends who are so very dear to me a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014 filled with love and many blessings.

35 comments:

We wish you peace,joy and good health for 2014. This past year has been hard on you and we hope you have many more happier days ahead.The kitties can help with that :)Happy New Year!Purrs Georgia and Julie,Treasure,Tiger and JJand Angel Tillieand the mom

We're so sorry to hear of all the upsetting things that happened this past year and the recent passing of your Father. I knew you weren't blogging as regularly, but had no idea about all the other health problems.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I hope this next year will be a much better one for you.

2013 certainly was a sucky year.. I didn't know you lost your father too, I'm sorry for your loss. My dad passed away in the end of November so our holidays have been subdued as well. It's not easy, and my heart goes out to you. I hope next year is better.

We are so sorry that your Dad died -what an awful year you have endured with your surgery for breast cancer.We send our love to you all and hope that 2014 will bring you a Happy New Year.Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx + Sue xx

We are so sorry about the heavy sadness that sits in your heart on the loss of your Dad this month. Any loss, especially of a beloved family member is terribly difficult and after all the things you have experienced this year the sadness must at times seem overwhelming. I am so so sorry that you are dealing with all of this so suddenly and so soon. Will keep you in my prayers and wish that 2014 brings you peace and one day some joy. (hugs)

Oh Cat!! We are sending lots of purrs and prayers your way!! So sorry for the loss of your Father! Hugs!! We pray for a most BEST 2014 ever for you and your Family!!Your TX furiends,Chandra, Samantha & Clementine

Cat, Robert, Fab 5 and RioWe 100% agree with you...2013 was not a good year and We gleefully say be gone to it.Mom and I send you all Nd your extended family hugs and many many wishes for good health...as we have learned good health makes us wealthyHugsMadi and mom

We are sending you gentle purrs and soft kitty head nudges. This sounds like a very hard year. Our human sends warm thoughts. We both wish you healing thoughts and quiet joys for the next year.Signed,the kitty brats

Oh Cat, I am so sorry about the loss of your Father. What a tremendously challenging year for you with your loss and recovery journey. I send you much love and many warm thoughts. I really wish a New Year filled with tons of blessings for you. May grace touch your life this next year. (And many, many smoochies to Ginger Snap from his Tiri!)

Cat, you have been through so much the last few years and while I am happy for your good health news, I am especially sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad...Wishing you and your family comfort at this difficult time...We hope you all enjoy great health, wonderful joys and unconditional love throughout 2014 and beyond!...Happy New Year, dear friends...xoxo...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

The past year seems to have been a rough one for many, but yours sounds especially bad. I'm sorry for that. And it's no wonder that you took longer to recover from your surgeries than the doctors estimated. I wish you could have had an emotional rest as well as a physical one, but 2014 will be better; a time to recuperate, a time to gain strength. God bless all there.

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Hi my name is Cat, I have been an animal lover and a cat person in particular ever since I can remember. My sweet cats are the reason I started this little blog. They are the joy of my heart and the children I never had. Nothing makes me happier than talking about them, writing about them and taking pictures of them. I have bored my family and friends for so long that I thought it was time to branch out!